GENERAL SUMMARY
Provides support to LVN's and medical staff by performing a variety of medical functions including obtaining vitals, recording consumer medical information, administering medical screenings, etc. Handles front desk administrative functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Informs physician of any complaints or concerns observed or verbalized by patients.
- Obtains patients’ medical history and vitals.
- Sets up patient for examination and assists physician during examinations and procedures.
- Ensures patient files are complete and accurate.
- Educates patients to support behavioral changes to maintain healthy lifestyle.
- Manages specialty referrals to primary clinic for the center for health care services.
- Enters data from monitoring and tracking systems.
- Maintains cleanliness of laboratory and medical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Completed medical assistant training program at an accredited school
Licenses or Certifications
- Medical Assistant Certification to practice in the State of Texas (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA)
Other Requirements
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
- Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric or behavioral health.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
SUPERVISION
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Medical terminology
- Patient assistant forms for medication funding
- HIPPA and OSHA requirements and guidelines
- Various medications
- Applicable software applications
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Educating patients
- Organization and time management
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to:
- Use and maintain clinical equipment
- Conduct follow up with patients
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
- Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.
- The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a consumer.
Compensation Package
Salary Range: $31,200 - $37,440 Per Year
Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.
We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!
Apply online today at: www.chcsbc.org
The Center for Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer